Sony 49mm Circular Polarizing Glass Filter
Sony Circular Polarizer - Light rays, which are reflected, become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast.
The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.
Note! Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras. (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras without problems.)
- This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays to remove haze from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections, and increase color saturation, without affecting the overall color balance.
| Type | Circular Polarizer |
| Size | 49mm |
| Grade | Not Applicable |
| Filter Factor | Between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops) |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Yes |
| Effect | Removes reflections and increases color saturation without affecting the overall color balance |
| Application | Nature, travel, outdoor photography |
| Color Temperature | No change |
| Construction | Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 49mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 49mm |
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (3)
- Easily mounted (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
Comments about Sony 49mm Circular Polarizing Glass Filter:
Does a great job bringing out a blue sky and clouds. I use it a great deal with my NEX-5 camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sony 49mm Circular Polarizing Glass Filter:
pretty great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Protect lens from fingers
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sony 49mm Circular Polarizing Glass Filter:
Good build quality, immaculate packaging. Comes with a small case in case you need to remove it.
Good image quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Sony 49mm Circular Polarizing Glass Filter:
Most of the year in our area there is no rain and the sun is very bright.
In such weather conditions for photographing in nature needs a polarizing filter.
I chose the 49 mm filter for my SONY NEX-5N and very happy with the choice.
Attaching the filter to the lens I got a gorgeous blue sky and a beautiful picture of clouds.
Without the filter the same sky turned out just a bright spot!
The quality of the filter is excellent.
Thanks to the excellent service BHphotovideo received my order very quickly despite the fact that I was in the opposite side of the planet.
I am very pleased.
Thank you!
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony 49mm Circular Polarizing Glass Filter:
I am using this filter on a Sony alpha. It is doing the trick for me so far - it does not have a particularly powerful polarizing effect, but I seldom want that as with most digital cameras, it is very easy to over-polarize. But if you want dark, dark skies, for example, this may not be for you. So far, I have not noticed any vignetting.
The only reason not for 5 stars is that the polarizing effect will not be strong enough for some people.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about Sony 49mm Circular Polarizing Glass Filter:
Works wonderfully on my Nex 5 even the compact 16 mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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